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Angelus Play In The Sand Paint
Angelus Play In The Sand Paint
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Angelus Play In The Sand Paint

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Angelus Play In The Sand is a technical acrylic coating specifically engineered for high-flexibility applications on leather, vinyl, and canvas. This professional-grade, water-based formula is designed to integrate with the material's fibers, ensuring the warm, sandy-beige pigment remains pliable even in high-stress areas like the toe box and side panels. By creating a permanent bond rather than a thick surface layer, it effectively eliminates the risks of cracking or peeling during constant mechanical movement.

To ensure a factory-standard finish, the surface must be prepared with a deglazer to remove original topcoats and oils. Applying the paint in light, incremental layers allows for a self-leveling, smooth appearance that is resistant to brush marks. Once the 24-hour curing cycle is complete, the Play In The Sand finish becomes an industrial-strength, waterproof barrier that provides long-term resistance against abrasive scuffs and environmental color fading.

  • Formula: Water-based, high-flexibility acrylic polymer optimized for permanent adhesion on footwear.

  • Application: Suitable for use with brushes, sponges, or airbrushes (thinning with 2-Thin is required for airbrush applications).

  • Coverage: High-density warm beige pigment provides exceptional opacity; ideal for earthy custom designs or restoring natural-toned leather goods.

  • Durability: Formulated for maximum resistance to water penetration, scuffing, and UV wear.

  • Sizes: Available in 1 oz, 4 oz, Pint, and Quart containers to support both individual projects and high-volume shop work.

PAINTING LEATHER

1. Prepare leather surfaces using 3-5 passes of Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer using our applicators, cotton balls, or a rag. (acetone can also be used).

2. Wait for leather to dry a few minutes. When dry, wipe with microfiber cloth to remove any remaining dust particles.

3. Apply Angelus Paint with paint brush, airbrush (at least 0.35mm nozzle) or sponge. Apply 3-5 coats or until desired coverage has been reached. Less coats can be used for line work and detail work.

Make sure to leave to dry 15-30 minutes between layers.

4. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours before allowing paint to bend or flex. Be careful of flying lint or debris getting on the shoe to avoid imperfections. Longer curing time ensures better durability.

5. To add extra protection or customize the finish, apply Angelus 4-Coat Clear Coat in Flat, Satin, Glossy, or Matte. Use 1-2 layers for the best results. 1-2 layers on top.

PAINTING CANVAS/DENIM - SHOES, CLOTHING, AND MORE

1. Prep by cleaning the surface with a cleaning product like our Angelus Easy Cleaner Kit. It is necessary to get out all the oils and dirt that may be sitting in or on the canvas. 

2. Make sure there is adequate dry time and that you wipe off and get all the cleaner out.

3. (Optional) If you want to make the paint soak in and not be as rubbery textured on canvas we suggest using our product 2-Soft mixed with our paint. You can paint Angelus paint directly on canvas without it but it just will feel more like a screen print then part of the shoe. When using 2-Soft you must heat set.

4. Paint with 3-5 light layers of Angelus Paint. Make sure to leave to dry 15-30 minutes between layers.

5. Leave to dry. 

(Optional) No additional protection is really needed as the paint has soaked into the canvas. If you want to change the sheen to a matte or glossy look instead we do suggest our 4-Coat Clear Coat.

Angelus Vanilla Paint

WORKS GREAT ON

Angelus paint can be used on countless materials making it perfect to customize almost all of your favorite items.

Leather

Shoes, Bags, Furniture, & more.

Canvas

Jackets, Shoes, Bags, & more.

Wood

Skateboards, Guitars, & more.

Plastic

Headset, Cups, & more.

Denim

Jackets, Pants, Shorts, & more.

Metal

Flasks, Moto Tanks, & more.

Don't Forget

Tips on how to get the most out of our paint. Prep and additives are the most important part to make your work durable and long lasting.

Prep for Leather

Always remove the factory finish before painting (on leather and most non-fabric materials) by doing 3-5 passes with Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer.

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Paint on Fabrics

Mix Angelus Paint with 2-Soft to keep painted fabrics soft and more laundrable. Perfect for painting on fabric shoes, jackets, hoodies, and so much more!

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Paint on Plastic

Mix Angelus Paints with 2-Hard to paint hard surfaces such as plastic and metal. Perfect for painting the plastic on shoes, water bottles, flasks, and more!

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Finish Strong

Use our all new 4-Coat Finishers to change the sheen of your artwork, as well as protect your work with these urethane-based finishers. Available in 4 sheens.

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Airbrushable

Use Angelus Paint straight out of the bottle in our Airbrush (or any airbrush with a .5mm or bigger nozzle). To thin our paint, use 2-Thin. TIP: Use a strainer.

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Why Choose Us

A vintage black-and-white photograph of Angelus Shoe Polish owners standing proudly in front of an early 20th-century 'Shoes Shined' storefront, representing the long-standing heritage of Angelus shoe care.

5th Generation Family Owned Since 1907

A smiling sneaker customizer in an Angelus workshop holding a pair of vibrant, hand-painted custom sneakers. In the background, a professional wall display features a full spectrum of Angelus Leather Paint bottles.

Trusted by artists and professionals worldwide

A detailed close-up of the 'Prep, Paint, Finish' process. A creator wearing black gloves uses a fine-detail brush to apply vibrant red Angelus Leather Paint to the textured leather panel of a grey and white sneaker.

Professional results made simple

Crafted for Creators

Premium Quality: Professional-grade formulas developed by artists, for artists
Heritage: 50+ years of innovation in custom finishes
Sustainability: Non-toxic, water-based formulas safe for you and the planet

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Karina R. (Windermere, US)
Magical paint!

Magical experience! Nice to have colors I can use right out of the bottle or custom mix for the perfect shade.

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FRANK G. (Wilmington, US)
great

great stuff

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Stephen (Upper Marlboro, US)
Easy to use

Easy to use, I had to buy a bunch to get the right match. Finally got it with a mix of three of them.

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Anonymous (Chicago, US)
Worked perfectly

Worked perfectly. Blended in with leather color and touch up is invisible.

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Jeffrey (Arlington, US)
Great products

Great products. Fast shipping. A+

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Judie S. (Nampa, US)
Restoring my couch

This paint glides on beautifully on my old burgandy leather couch. I mixed it 1:1 with cream and the color is exactly what I am looking for. I also had great guidance from the Angelus team! Excellent product and service!

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Marilyn M. (Midlothian, US)
My #1 Go To!

Beautiful color...so buttery and creamy looking...it makes me hungry🥰

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M.S.

Excellent product.

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JOSEPH W. (Alexandria, US)
Great results

We have a 20 year old la-z-boy recliner that showed wear on seat , head and arm rests.My wife wanted to buy a new recliner, and they are expensive. I researched Angelus acrylic leather paints and we decided on play in sand. I prepared surface with acetone, cleaned with 70% alcohol, and sanded surface crack on head rest. I applied 3 thin coats and 5 coats on seat, head and arm rests. I probably could have gotten by with less coats, but I wanted lasting results. The results were OUTSTANDING, and I didn’t have to buy a new recliner. Ihighly recommend Angelus leather paint. R/Joe

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L.W.

The paint came pretty fast as well

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Craig D. (Salt Lake City, US)

Nice color

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Anonymous (Saginaw, US)
Love it

I love it keep up the good work

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Erin B. (Amarillo, US)
Perfect color

It was the perfect color. Exactly as the picture shows. This site never disappoints!

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Riley L.
Nice warm sandy tone

Got this paint hoping for a warm sandy tan color and that's exactly what I got. Good on its own or mixing with other colors to get the exact shade I want

It is such a great color! Glad it worked out for you.

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claudia w. (San Antonio, US)
Paint Review

My experince using Angelus Paint was amazing, the paint leaves a nice finish and mixes well with other colors.

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Clyde C.C. (Cumming, US)
CONSISTENTLY great products!

The paint arrived on time and was great. It helped to turn my project into a work of art.

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nikita b. (Perris, US)
Best in the nation

Everything that I have purchased to get my business going have been more than excellent this has to be the best brand out there

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Anonymous (Benson, US)
Awesome paint and customer service!

My ordered paint arrived and 2 bottles had leaked everywhere! I contacted Maria in Customer Services and she got straight on it and the replacements arrived in a couple of days…excellent service. I have used a little of the paint recently and it’s covering extremely well and the colour is perfect.!

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Anonymous (New York, US)
Awesome product

Mixed both color together, came out perfect, would differently buy again, would give this product 10/10

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guy s. (Tel Aviv, IL)
Love sand

Love this color and very useful.

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Anonymous
Good

Always good paint from Angelus direct hoping to get sponsored someday

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Denzel G. (Orlando, US)
Best in the game

Perfect everytime

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Jacob B.
Everything is perfect

Paints were great and went well on my shoes :)

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Anonymous (Duncanville, US)
Product was great

My overall experience with angelus paint was out of this world ! I already love it And can’t get enough of it. Thank you so much!

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Julian S.
Great

Love it! Everything worked smoothly

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Damon R. (New Berlin, US)
Best ever

Very very great product

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Corinne (Minneapolis, US)
Great product!

I had seen pictures on the internet of sofas restored to an amazing level but approached the restoration of my sofa as a relatively inexpensive experiment, hoping to bring mine back after 5 years with a houseful of post college kids to the point of being passable to have at our cottage. If it didn't work, I wasn't out that much money and it would just have to be thrown - the destiny we thought was inevitable when we took it home after its time away. It had rips and cracks and a lot of the finish worn off the seat, though the rest of the sofa was in great condition. Fixing the rips and filling the cracks was relatively easy but I figured the paint would look very different than the original leather finish. I was very wrong. The paint went on easily and seems to adhere really well and it looks great. No one would guess that it isn't original. While I can't attest to how it stands up to months or years of wear and tear, I can tell you that I accidently left a small drop of paint on the surface that I did not notice until the next day. There was no rubbing or scraping that drop off. I had to resort to sanding it down enough so it wasn't noticeable - my evidence that this stuff sticks and has real staying power. I am very pleased!!

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Ironesha J. (Dallas, US)
Works wonders

Good product overall

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Anonymous (St. Petersburg, US)
Happy customer

Got everything exactly when I needed it and was supposed to... I’m happy with my products

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Abdin S. (Cyberjaya, MY)
Satisfied

Satisfied and as expected from seeing videos online. Truly recommended.

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Johanna N. (Kilmarnock, US)
Great paint

I use this on my dog show leads. So far it's held up great.